• Lucas Parks

    elder/lead pastor

    Lucas came to a saving faith in Christ as a young child. As a young adult, God stirred within him a desire for fulltime ministry. In 1994 he married his wife Su and the two began serving God's people together as Lucas completed his Theology Degree from Covington Theological Seminary. In 2005 they moved to Northern Ireland, where Lucas spent his early childhood, to serve as associate pastor in an established church. Over time, God grew the desire in their hearts to plant a church with the mission of introducing people to Jesus, cultivating an environment where lost people could experience Jesus and find friendship in the community of faith. In 2010 Village Church Belfast was planted with Lucas as its lead pastor. After establishing Village Church with a healthy eldership and pastors the Parks returned to the US in 2020, where Lucas served in a transitional role as the Missions Pastor at Foothill Church in Glendora, CA before being called as the Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church HB  in 2023. 

    Lucas and Su have 3 children, and in his free time Lucas enjoys the outdoors, Paddle boarding, and Dodger games. 

  • dave glover

    elder

    David grew up in Huntington Beach and has attended Calvary Baptist his entire life.  However, it wasn't until he was seventeen that he came to faith in Christ after hearing the Word faithfully preached week after week. In 1985 he married Sheri, a fellow member of Calvary, and has been blessed with three children and six grandchildren. After high school, David worked as a machinist in his family's business for over 30 years. David earned a B.A. (2007) and M.A. (2010) in Philosophy from Cal State Long Beach, and currently works as a lathe production supervisor for a manufacturer in Irvine, CA. 

  • Dennis cole

    elder

    Dennis Cole became a follower of Jesus Christ during his senior year of high school in 1989. He and his wife Christine have adopted 5 kids - Mario, Melissa, Pete, Phineas, and Phoebe and have been foster parents for 11 kids. They began attending Calvary Baptist Huntington Beach in 1993. Dennis has served on the missions committee, nominating committee, and as a deacon for many years at Calvary, and is currently elder liaison to the deacons. Dennis plays his guitar and sings on the Sunday Morning Worship Team and Wednesday Youth Group.  He and Christine host the Calvary Amplify Young Adult Bible Study in their home every Friday Night. Their deepest desire is to bring God the glory in their home and community.​ 

     

    Dennis served as an English teacher and school principal for 21 years before becoming the Director of Partnerships and Operations for the Orange County Department of Education. He is an executive board member for Association of California School Administrators, Junior Achievement Orange County, Boy Scouts Orange County Council, Fountain Valley Schools Foundation Board, Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Vanguard University Teacher Education Advisory Council, Concordia University Dean's Advisory Council, the Orange County Sheriff's DUILA Board and Schools First Federal Credit Union President's Advisory Council.

  • Eric eismann

    Elder

    Eric learned of Jesus at elementary school age, but didn’t develop a personal relationship with Him or walk with Him. He pursued his career, instead. While working in Hong Kong, Eric met his wife Reiko and they were married. Together, they have lived in Saudi Arabia, Florida and now southern California. Along the way, they  came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Eric, Reiko and their two sons are active members of Calvary Baptist Church and Eric also serves with the Gideons International Ministry. He enjoys sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who need to hear it. 

  • jere vandewalle

    Elder

    Jere came to know Jesus as Savior and Lord as a young man just starting out as a husband and father, and he has followed Christ ever since. Jere and his wife Robyn count 6 children, one son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren as blessings from God. His career in the event business started at Disneyland where he worked special events and promotions, tours, and entertainment support. Now Jere works for a trade show contractor as a Senior Account Manager. He is involved in several ministries here at CBCHB including Membership, Partners in Education, Youth, teaching Classes at Calvary, driving the church bus and sometimes sharing the message on a Sunday.  Jere has a degree in Geography from CSU Fullerton and enjoys the outdoors, hiking, travel, and having all of his family together.

  • jimmy Phillipps

    Elder

    Jimmy grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended and served in the same church for 23 years. His 1st memory is learning of Jesus and wanting to be a member of His family. Jimmy comes from a large family with seven siblings, five of whom are adopted. He met his wife, Sarah, at a Bible college and they have four children. They were married in 2008 at Calvary Baptist. Jimmy, Sarah and their family have been attending Calvary Baptist since 2015. He has a passion for God's Word and discipleship. It brings Jimmy great joy to help guide young people towards maturity in their faith and encourage them to serve in God's church. He has served in youth ministry and with young adults for the last 15 years along with the tech team on Sundays. He and his wife lead the young married ministry. Jimmy works as a customer service manager for a transit agency.

  • Kevin Kozovich

    Elder

    Kevin grew up in Downey, California and has been a believer in Jesus Christ from a young age. He met his wife Donna shortly after graduating high school, and they will be married for 24 years in March of 2023. Calling Calvary Baptist Church our home since 2005, Kevin and Donna have three children that have grown up at CBCHB, and are blessed to have had so many believers pour into theirs and their childrens lives. Kevin is employed in the investment management industry, and has been working for the same company since 1999. Over the years, Kevin has been involved in many different church ministries, ranging from a director in AWANA, a youth Sunday School teacher, a director for the winter JAMPAC youth program, a Deacon, and is currently a Life Group leader.

  • RYAN RINTOUL

    elder

    Ryan has spent his entire life here at Calvary Baptist. His family moved here shortly before he was born and they quickly connected with their new church family. Thanks to the influence of his parents and various people within the congregation, Ryan accepted Christ when he was 10 years old. It was here at Calvary that Ryan met Trish in the 5th grade. They have been married for 25 years and have raised their adventurous kids, Martine and Jake, while attending here.

    Ryan has worked in the Insurance Industry for over 20 years. He enjoys serving in the CBCHB High School Ministry and cherishes his gatherings with his Life Group friends. He loves spending time with his family traveling, playing games and laughing together.

Our Elders  and their Wives